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Pero Broccoli Florets
Produce
📊 NOVA 1🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Pero Broccoli Florets

Pero Family Farms
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
25
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
25mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
1
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pero Family Farms Pero Broccoli Florets arrive in the frozen aisle, tucked among other frozen vegetables and near microwaveable sides and family-sized entrées. The bag is marketed as a quick, healthy side — “New! Healthy side dish!” invites shoppers reading the front, while the microwavable bag and recipe URLs promise convenience and inspiration. You’d spot it on weekly grocery runs for families or individuals stocking up on staples that make dinner easier; it also appears on lists for meal-prep Sundays, back-to-school lunches, and weeknight dinners. Brand positioning leans on small-farm authenticity and sustainability — the name Pero Family Farms and “sustainable farming” language aim at shoppers who want an honest, family-oriented producer rather than a big industrial brand. Label characteristics emphasize wholesome and low-calorie cues (calories 25, low sodium, single-gram sugar), recipe suggestions, and “healthy” messaging; there is no organic certification or child-focused characters, so the product reads as straightforward and family-friendly rather than premium-organic or kid-branded. In plain processing terms, this is simply frozen broccoli packaged for microwave use — minimal processing compared with prepared meals. Sensory details: the florets are bright green in the bag, and when microwaved they steam to a crisp-tender bite with a fresh vegetal aroma; the texture is satisfying as a side without sauces. Rituals around it are quick: pop the bag in the microwave, steam, shake to distribute seasoning, and plate beside a protein. It fits American grocery culture as a reliable, convenient vegetable solution for people who want a short-cook, low-effort addition to everyday meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Servings per Container: 4
Calories25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Broccoli..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

Ingredients list contains only broccoli and it is sold frozen in a microwavable bag, indicating minimal processing (frozen vegetable), which corresponds to NOVA group 1.

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Common Questions about Pero Broccoli Florets

Absolutely, Pero Broccoli Florets can be a healthy addition to your meals! With just 25 calories per serving and packed with nutrients like potassium and vitamin C, they’re a great way to boost your veggie intake. Just remember, 'healthy' can be subjective — it's all about how they fit into your overall diet!

Perfect For

meal-prep-sunday
weeknight-dinner
back-to-school

Vibe:

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